4. How do you ensure the job matching is done accurately?

Accurate job matching is the single most important aspect of a survey. If the matches are incorrect, all of the data is wrong as well. We ensure that the matching is accurate through our data collection interview process, where our survey specialists interview each participant.

5. How much time is required to participate in the survey?

Participation requires a minimum effort on your part. No paper to fill out – data is collected over the telephone. A limited amount of data is collected, and our staff does all of the job matching for you! It usually takes 90 minutes or less.

6. Is there a minimum number of staff needed to participate in the survey?

No. Organizations of any size can participate. However, we require a minimum of 15 local staff to count an organization towards the threshold for launching a survey. This is because experience informs us that organizations with 15 or more local staff are better benchmarks for survey purposes.

7. How is NGO Local Pay different from other surveys?

Survey data on demand whenever you need it – surveys are updated three times a year, in April, July, and October, ensuring that data is always current. In addition:

Educational webinars and tools to help you apply the data accurately.

A consistent approach across all countries using a methodology that has been tested in over 140 countries globally.

A comprehensive survey containing all of the key elements of compensation, including many that are overlooked by other survey providers.

The confidence and security of using third-party experts, saving you time and ensuring confidentiality and high-quality results.

State-of-the-art technology to manage the survey data, with options for both local, regional, and headquarters access from the same datasets.

8. Can I see a sample report?

9. I want to invite some other organizations to join. Can you help me do that?

Absolutely! We would be happy to invite them – there is a place to provide their contact information on the registration form. Or you can mention it to them and give them our contact information. You can also share the NGO Local Pay flyers to help promote the survey to others.

10. How much does the survey cost?

The basic price for international NGOs is US$895. There are discounts available for multi-year, multi-country participation. Commercial development organizations and international organizations have a different pricing scheme.

11. There is no NGO survey in my country. Can you still help me?

Yes. Birches Group has multi-sector surveys in 148 countries. You can register for NGO Local Pay with the multi-sector add-on, and get access to the multi-sector survey right away. Within 12 months, if we are able to launch NGO Local Pay, you will be included in that survey as well, at no additional cost.

12. Who should be our survey respondent?

The survey respondent should be the person most familiar with the job responsibilities, roles, and the compensation structure in the subject country. This will be the person who provides your organization’s data to the survey. The survey respondent will be asked to participate in a 60 to 90 minute phone interview with the Birches Group.

13. How will I know that my registration has been processed?

You will receive a confirmation email within 72 hours of registering for the NGO Local Pay surveys.

14. How should I prepare for the data gathering interview?

15. Whom should I contact if I have questions about the registration process?

Please send us a note using the Contact Us form. Or you can call Birches Group offices in Manila
(+63-02-403-1542) or New York (+1-212-972-6970).

16. When will I receive the survey results?

Registered participants will be notified through email once the report is available for access via Indigo™ or via the report subscription link on the Birches Group client website. Be sure your invoice is fully paid — we do not provide access to data until full payment is received.

17. Why do we have to pay before we receive the survey results?

Simply stated, we priced the survey at a level which requires we use standard processes without exceptions. We did not budget for the extra time and effort required for extensive follow-up of outstanding invoices. With over 1,000 invoices being generated each year, we must insist on upfront payment before survey subscription access is provided.

18. Does NGO Local Pay include data for international (expatriate) staff?

No. NGO Local Pay is a survey just for staff on local terms and conditions. However, Birches Group and CHS Alliance sponsor the NGO Global Pay Survey, which covers internationally-recruited staff at Headquarters and in the field (expatriates).

19. I missed the deadline for the survey in my country. Can I still purchase it?

Data submissions are expected to be completed within 60 days of confirmation of registration. Failure to provide data on a timely basis will result in suspension of all accounts until data is received; a reconnection fee of $200 per account shall be applied.

After an additional 30 days, Subscriber will be billed a non-participation surcharge of 50% of the base survey fee, including multi-sector add-on, for each country for which data has not been submitted. This surcharge is non-refundable.

The survey began in 2008 to support organizational effectiveness and operational excellence among international NGOs by creating readily available access to current, robust, relevant labor market data; and building capacity for good global management of reward.

Other Services

In addition to total compensation surveys, Birches Group offers NGO Local Pay participants a wide range of related advisory services, including: